Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Clearwater travel guide

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You're Going to Love Clearwater

With a population of 107,685, Clearwater is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Clearwater has to offer.

Where to Eat in Clearwater

If you’re looking for affordable options, Shephard's Ocean Flame Interactive (619 S Gulfview Blvd) and Cafe Ponte - Clearwater (13505 Icot Blvd. Suite 214) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Deep End (691 S Gulfview Blvd) and Sekushi At The Plaza (100 Indian Rocks Rd N #9) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Clearwater.

When to visit Clearwater

Clearwater in September
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clearwater in September
Estimated hotel price
$181
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Clearwater in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 53.6 °F, with an average temperature of 62.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 9.5″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Clearwater, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.

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How to Get to Clearwater

Plane

When flying to Clearwater, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Clearwater departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Clearwater. The train journey from Clearwater to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Clearwater is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 95 miles from Clearwater. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clearwater, including Bus, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Clearwater takes 125 miles and will cost you around $35. From Gainesville, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

When flying to Clearwater, you’ll arrive at Tampa St. Petersburg (PIE), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Clearwater departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Clearwater. The train journey from Clearwater to Orlando takes 2h 08m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Winter Park, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Clearwater is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 95 miles from Clearwater. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clearwater, including Bus, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From Fort Myers, the bus ride to Clearwater takes 125 miles and will cost you around $35. From Gainesville, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Clearwater

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Airlines serving Clearwater

Lufthansa
Good (7,057 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,865 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,944 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,590 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,792 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,706 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,707 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,277 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,351 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,991 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,276 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,859 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
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Where to stay in Clearwater

Average rates range from around $298 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $302 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clearwater/Us 19 N and Tropical Inn & Suites. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Clearwater, with prices from $79 to $4,004 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Clearwater are about 2% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Clearwater by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Clearwater

Most booked hotels in Clearwater

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Sandpearl Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1040 reviews)
$488+
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Opal Sands Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2145 reviews)
$435+
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Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1971 reviews)
$378+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Clearwater
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 555 reviews)
$137+
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Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort on Sand Key
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1362 reviews)
$322+
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Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1806 reviews)
$327+
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Renting a car in Clearwater

Renting a car in Clearwater costs $34 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, National and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Clearwater is the Budget branch at 14700 Terminal Boulevard, which is 8 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Clearwater.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Clearwater (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Clearwater, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Clearwater costs $34 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, National and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Clearwater is the Budget branch at 14700 Terminal Boulevard, which is 8 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Clearwater.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Clearwater (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Clearwater, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Clearwater

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$24/day

Economy

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$25/day

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